This species is found throughout much of Nepal at elevations of 2,600-3,900m asl, and also in Nielamu County in Xizang province, China around 3,400m asl. It probably occurs a little more widely, perhaps ranging into India and Bhutan.

Habitat and Ecology

It is associated with stream habitats in montane forest. It breeds in streams and the eggs are laid in water under stones.

Population

In Nepal it is fairly common at higher elevations, however in China it is considered very rare.